BARN N BUNK
3677 Wayne-Madison Road, Trenton. 513-988-9211
www.barnnbunk.com
· Types of trees, costs: Fresh cut trees including Fraser fir, Canaan fir and white pine. $20 to $120.
· Extras: Wreaths and roping. Two barns with produce, Amish cheeses, baked goods and crafts. Also, ice cream, deli and candy.
· Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Noon to 5 p.m. Sunday beginning Nov. 23 through Dec. 23.
BARTELS FARM
4427 Cotton Run Road, Hamilton. 513-795-2271
www.bartelsfarm.com
· Types of trees, costs: Fir — $9 per foot; Scotch pine — $35, White Pine — $35; balled and burlapped Blue spruce — $100. Cut-your-own Blue spruce — $9 per foot.
· Extras: Live animal nativity featuring "Precious" the Christmas donkey; two Christmas shops, wreaths and garland made fresh. Local artisan pieces for sale. Balled and burlapped trees for planting after Christmas are also available. Free hot chocolate and cookies.
· Hours: Nov. 23-24 and Dec. 1-2 only. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.
JOHN T. NIEMAN NURSERY
3215 New London Road, Hamilton. 513-738-1012
www.niemannursery.com
· Types of trees, costs: Canaan fir, white fir, scotch pine, white pine, blue spruce, Norway spruce up to 20 feet. $20 to $300.
· Extras: Wreaths, swags, arrangements and roping. Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. Balled and burlapped trees and tree stands also available.
· Hours: Nov. 17 through Dec. 23. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.
AJ NIEMAN NURSERY
3881 Cincinnati-Brookville Road, Ross. 513-738-1332
www.niemantreefarm.com
· Types of trees, costs: Scotch pine, white pine, Douglas Fir, Canaan fir, Norway spruce, blue spruce and Fraser firs starting at $5 per foot.
· Extras: Blue Spruce up to 9 feet tall.
· Hours: Nov. 23 through Dec. 16. 9 a.m. to dark Saturdays and Sundays.
KOCH CHRISTMAS TREES
6232 Hamilton-Scipio Road, Okeana. 513-593-2735
www.kochchristmastrees.com
· Types of trees: Pre-cut Fraser Fir trees from North Carolina; 8- to 9-foot tall Canaan Fir; limited selection of Douglas and Concolor (White) Fir.
· Extras: Hand-made wreaths and tree stands available for purchase. Treats and hot chocolate available. Dogs on leash allowed as long as owners clean-up after their pet.
· Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Also open the Friday after Thanksgiving. Also open during the week by appointment only.
WARREN COUNTY
BIG TREE PLANTATION
2544 S. Waynesville Road, Morrow. 513-836-0975
bigtreeplantation.com
· Types of trees, costs: Cut your own Canaan fir, Blue spruce, White and Scotch pine $55 and up. Precut Fraser firs and Scotch pine $55 and up. Live container trees $75 and up – Norway spruce, Black Hills spruce, Blue spruce and White pine.
· Extras: Saws, shaking and baling services available. Wagon rides and hot chocolate. Wreaths available, life-size Nativity scene; delivery, set-up and pickup services available.
· Hours: Nov. 23 through Dec. 23. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays.
BERNINGER TREES AND WREATHS
1220 Stubbs Mill Road, Lebanon. 513-932-2780.
www.berningertreesandwreaths.com
· Types of trees, costs: Cut your own Canaan firs, $40, Scotch or white pine, $33. Precut Fraser firs $45-$95.
· Extras: Handmade wreaths and garland. All trees shaken and wrapped. Free popcorn and hot chocolate.
· Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, starting Nov. 23.
TIMBERWIND TREE FARM
1566 W. Pekin Road, Lebanon. 937-746-5027
www.facebook.com/Timberwindtrees
· Types of trees, costs: Cut-your-own trees: $35 White Pine, Scotch Pine, Norway Spruce, and Canaan Fir Christmas Trees from 4-foot and up; pre-cut trees: $50-$95 Fraser Fir from 6-12 feet
· Extras: Antique tractor and wagon rides, free hot chocolate and family photo. Saws provided. Well-behaved dogs are welcome as long as they are leashed.
· Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays through Dec. 21. Also open during the week by appointment only.
WERTZ FAMILY TREE FARM
5682 Union Road, Franklin. 937-746-7870
www.chooseatree.com
· Types of trees, costs: Cut your own Canaan fir, White spruce, Norway and Blue spruce, Scotch Pine, $25 each. Pre-cut Fraser fir and Serbian spruce. $8.50 per foot.
· Extras: Handmade wreaths, saws provided, free hot chocolate; free tree shaking, baling and drilling.
· Hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, noon to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Noon to 7 p.m. Black Friday. Other hours by appointment only.
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